In his role, Mannakee will strengthen Perenna’s relationships with broker networks, mortgage clubs and key accounts via training, guidance and ongoing support.
The lender said he would play a “vital role in continuing to build momentum”.
He joins from West One Loans, where he was national account manager for around two years. Before that, he was regional development manager for London at Pepper Money for around five years.
Before that, he was head of sales for the South at Aldermore Bank for around eight years and also worked at Lloyds Banking Group for around five years as group intermediary sales manager for West London and Berkshire.
John Davison, head of product, proposition and distribution at Perenna, said: “Brokers are at the heart of everything we do at Perenna, and the advice they provide borrowers is irreplaceable. We’re delighted to have Steve join as we look to expand Perenna’s distribution and product range. Steve will bring valuable experience, energy, and commitment to supporting our partners.”
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Mannakee added: “I’m delighted to be joining the team at Perenna, and I’m really excited about being an integral part of its ongoing development and growth. I’m looking forward to utilising my experience in the specialist lender space to help grow Perenna’s standing within the wider broker population nationally.”
Earlier this year, the firm obtained an expanded warehouse facility to support its growing mortgage pipeline.
